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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.52, 22,396.98 and 6,159.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.52, 22,396.98 and 6,159.36 is: 9,243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.52 : 22,396.98 = 6,159.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.52/22,396.98 = 6,159.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.52x = 22,396.98 × 6,159.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.52x = 137,951,062.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,951,062.73/14,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,243.25

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